We live in a world of abundance and convenience. So more often than not most of us grab for canned, boxed packaged foods to help whip together a quick meal. As far as canned foods go I would try and limit them as much as possible. Fresh and frozen rank better most often. Almost all […]
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Consider these eye-opening statistics and quotes from possibly the most life-changing movie you will ever see. 68% of U.S. adults are obese. 1900s we consumed 15 grams of fructose, mostly from fruit, which is less than an ounce a day. 2012 adults consume 70-80 grams and teens consume 120-150 grams a day. We consume 79 […]
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Fighting to the death doesn’t always end pretty (case in point, Glimmer’s notorious tracker jacker scene), but Katniss Everdeen made it look so easy, right? Through the scrapes and scars, burns and bruises, torn limbs and tattered clothes, the Tribute 12 huntress maintained her Amazonian prowess, with the same composure and “soft, rosy glow” radiance […]
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I hope my corporate tax accountant husband isn’t reading this post:) He would advise against spending your refund and use it more appropriately on investments, paying off debt and putting it into some kind of savings. (See honey, I’m listening). Here are a few healthy ideas from everyday health on how you could spend that […]
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O.k. carb-loaders and pasta lovers, do I have a noodle swap for you. Buckwheat or Japanese soba noodles. I’m really not into carbs much or pasta for that matter, but these amazing noodles are made from 100% buckwheat flour and contains all the essential amino acids. They boast the second highest protein count next to […]
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For most of us, sickness is an occasional reality. With germs, toxins and chemicals in our air, food and water, the causes of illness seem to be all around us. And then there are the people author Gene Stone found while researching his latest book “The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick.” Stone says […]
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There is so much health & fitness advice out there that it can be difficult to know what is fact or fiction when it comes to working out. “If I lift weights, I’ll get bulky.” “If I do a million crunches, I’ll get a sick pack.” “Squats are the key to a nice backside.” These […]
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iVillage features these “How to Be a Loser” Q&A segments with Jillian Michaels. Jillian answers questions from readers, just like you, who are looking for weight loss tips, how to get over a plateau or target those trouble spots. Here is this weeks Q&A: “How do I stop eating junk food” (It seems as though […]
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